Around the world, Kanimuthu (Kanimuthu 
) is a very rare female first name. The forename Kanimuthu is habitual in Southern Asia, particularly India, where it is an extremely rare feminine name. Very seldom, Kanimuthu is the last name as well as the forename.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Kanimuthu | India, Malaysia |
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